Subtract 24/36 from 4/72
4/72 - 24/36 is -11/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 36 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
4/72 = 4 × 1/72 × 1 = 4/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
24/36 = 24 × 2/36 × 2 = 48/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/72 - 48/72 = 4 - 48/72 = -44/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/18
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